Sam Stuart writes: “If you have ever worked with a middle schooler, you know they love graphic novels. Now more than ever, they are also demanding manga, or Japanese graphic novels, as well as manhwa (South Korea), manhua (China), and other works from around the world. I have never been able to dedicate as much money as I would have liked to this section of the library. A Vision to Reality Grant from the Association of Independent School Librarians gave me the flexibility to explore new releases, expand on popular authors, and even work on expanding lengthy manga series.”